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I would go with A but D is good too
When a good hearted person does not completely understand, it is even worse than an evil person completely misunderstanding.
If people of ill will misunderstand something, they might act in a very bad way. The king is emphasizing how frustrating shallow understanding of good hearted people is by comparing them to ill willed people.
Hope this helps! :)
I believe you are right C
Is hyperbole in answer? Because that's what it would be.